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Music Review
Oct 31, 2020
Recommended
Chicago rapper Brittney Carter makes her case for hip-hop stardom with
As I Am
By Leor Galil
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Feb 5, 2020
Building on the pillars of Blue Groove Lounge
The history of DJ Jesse de la Peña’s foundational Chicago hip-hop series, in the words of the people who made it work
By Leor Galil
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Sep 20, 2019
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Mainstream pop is finally here for Lizzo
By Megan Kirby
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Nov 19, 2018
Talking about God, the air force, and Britney Spears with Chicago rapper KC Ortiz
This weekend Alabama transplant KC Ortiz performs at a showcase hosted by local label Futurehood, which supports gay and trans musicians of color.
By Julia Hale
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Oct 30, 2018
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Cardi B and Nicki Minaj are feuding—and these women in Chicago rap don’t see the point
Psalm One, Akenya, Sisi Dior, Chimeka, and Mother Nature talk about sisterhood, mutual support, and the pernicious notion that hip-hop has room for only one female star at a time.
By Marykate O'Meara
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Dec 3, 2014
DJ Jesse de la Peña brings back the Blue Groove Lounge for its 20th birthday
Plus: Scene treasure and sound engineer Bob Popp dies at 49, and Swimsuit Addition say thanks to their friends with a new EP.
By J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil
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Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
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May 29, 2013
Video
Little Mix continues the 90s-female-R&B revival with "How Ya Doin'?"
If you've been missing En Vogue, this should make you happy.
By Miles Raymer
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Jan 17, 2013
Video
A chill Portishead remix and a very unchill Skrillex incident
Two important videos to get your day going
By Miles Raymer
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Aug 27, 2012
Shows to see: Outside World, Duran Duran, Chives
Sunny pop, 80s brilliance, and a limber young jazz trio
By Miles Raymer
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Music Column
Apr 1, 2010
Video
Music for Feet
The Chicago dance style footwork already has MTV's attention. But footwork music may be too weird for mainstream ears.
By Miles Raymer
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